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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.18, 1,353.42 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.18, 1,353.42 and 325.20 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.18 : 1,353.42 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.18/1,353.42 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.18x = 1,353.42 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.18x = 440,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,132.18/902.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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