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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,352.57 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,352.57 and 324.63 is: 486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,352.57 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,352.57 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,352.57 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 439,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,083.18/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.92

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