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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,353.15 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,353.15 and 324.84 is: 487.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,353.15 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,353.15 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,353.15 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 439,557.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,557.25/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.26

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