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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,359.07 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,359.07 and 328.76 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,359.07 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,359.07 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,359.07 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 446,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,807.85/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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