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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,353.36 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,353.36 and 324.92 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,353.36 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,353.36 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,353.36 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 439,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,733.73/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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