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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,358.97 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,358.97 and 320.88 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,358.97 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,358.97 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,358.97 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 436,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,066.29/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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