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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,352 and 324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,352 and 324.48 is: 486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,352 = 324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,352 = 324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,352 × 324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 438,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,696.96/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.58

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