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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.72, 1,357.48 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.72, 1,357.48 and 327.92 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.72 : 1,357.48 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.72/1,357.48 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.72x = 1,357.48 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.72x = 445,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,144.84/905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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