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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,353.48 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,353.48 and 325.08 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,353.48 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,353.48 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,353.48 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 439,989.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,989.28/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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