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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,352.76 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,352.76 and 324.72 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,352.76 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,352.76 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,352.76 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 439,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,268.23/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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