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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,351.58 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,351.58 and 324.34 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,351.58 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,351.58 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,351.58 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 438,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,371.46/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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