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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.64, 1,352.64 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.64, 1,352.64 and 324.50 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.64 : 1,352.64 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.64/1,352.64 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.64x = 1,352.64 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.64x = 438,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,931.68/901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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