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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.99, 1,352.94 and 324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.99, 1,352.94 and 324.73 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.99 : 1,352.94 = 324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.99/1,352.94 = 324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.99x = 1,352.94 × 324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.99x = 439,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,340.21/901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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