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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.03, 1,359.71 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.03, 1,359.71 and 329.77 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.03 : 1,359.71 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.03/1,359.71 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.03x = 1,359.71 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.03x = 448,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,391.57/907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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