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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.82, 1,352.12 and 324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.82, 1,352.12 and 324.69 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.82 : 1,352.12 = 324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.82/1,352.12 = 324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.82x = 1,352.12 × 324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.82x = 439,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,018.22/901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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