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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.54, 1,352.04 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.54, 1,352.04 and 324.46 is: 486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.54 : 1,352.04 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.54/1,352.04 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.54x = 1,352.04 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.54x = 438,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,682.90/901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.59

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