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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.87, 1,358.76 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.87, 1,358.76 and 320.86 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.87 : 1,358.76 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.87/1,358.76 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.87x = 1,358.76 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.87x = 435,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,971.02/905.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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