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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.28, 1,351.02 and 323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.28, 1,351.02 and 323.84 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.28 : 1,351.02 = 323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.28/1,351.02 = 323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.28x = 1,351.02 × 323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.28x = 437,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,514.32/901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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