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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.78, 1,351.86 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.78, 1,351.86 and 324.52 is: 486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.78 : 1,351.86 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.78/1,351.86 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.78x = 1,351.86 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.78x = 438,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,705.61/901.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.49

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