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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.42, 1,352.14 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.42, 1,352.14 and 324.28 is: 486.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.42 : 1,352.14 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.42/1,352.14 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.42x = 1,352.14 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.42x = 438,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,471.96/901.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.42

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