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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.05, 1,353.61 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.05, 1,353.61 and 324.97 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.05 : 1,353.61 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.05/1,353.61 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.05x = 1,353.61 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.05x = 439,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,882.64/902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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