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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.31, 1,353.61 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.31, 1,353.61 and 325.32 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.31 : 1,353.61 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.31/1,353.61 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.31x = 1,353.61 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.31x = 440,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,356.41/902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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