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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,353.08 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,353.08 and 325.04 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,353.08 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,353.08 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,353.08 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 439,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,805.12/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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