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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.69, 1,358.54 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.69, 1,358.54 and 321.12 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.69 : 1,358.54 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.69/1,358.54 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.69x = 1,358.54 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.69x = 436,252.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,252.76/905.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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