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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,352.30 and 324.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,352.30 and 324.09 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,352.30 = 324.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,352.30 = 324.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,352.30 × 324.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 438,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,265.29/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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