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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,359.04 and 328.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,359.04 and 328.95 is: 493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,359.04 = 328.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,359.04 = 328.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,359.04 × 328.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 447,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,056.21/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.47

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