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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,352.37 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,352.37 and 324.50 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,352.37 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,352.37 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,352.37 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 438,844.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,844.07/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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