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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,358.82 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,358.82 and 328.68 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,358.82 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,358.82 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,358.82 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 446,616.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,616.96/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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