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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,358.64 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,358.64 and 328.61 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,358.64 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,358.64 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,358.64 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 446,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,455.90/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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