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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.78, 1,358.28 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.78, 1,358.28 and 320.60 is: 480.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.78 : 1,358.28 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.78/1,358.28 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.78x = 1,358.28 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.78x = 435,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,467.96/905.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.77

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