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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,352.61 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,352.61 and 325.02 is: 487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,352.61 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,352.61 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,352.61 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 439,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,625.30/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.34

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