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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.20, 1,353.08 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.20, 1,353.08 and 325.08 is: 487.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.20 : 1,353.08 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.20/1,353.08 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.20x = 1,353.08 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.20x = 439,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,859.25/902.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.54

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