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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.19, 1,353.29 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.19, 1,353.29 and 325.05 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.19 : 1,353.29 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.19/1,353.29 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.19x = 1,353.29 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.19x = 439,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,885.29/902.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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