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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.53, 1,351.49 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.53, 1,351.49 and 324 is: 485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.53 : 1,351.49 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.53/1,351.49 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.53x = 1,351.49 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.53x = 437,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,881.14/901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.71

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