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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.88, 1,359.42 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.88, 1,359.42 and 328.76 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.88 : 1,359.42 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.88/1,359.42 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.88x = 1,359.42 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.88x = 446,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,922.92/905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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