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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,351.88 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,351.88 and 324.08 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,351.88 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,351.88 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,351.88 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 438,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,117.27/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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