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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.53, 1,352.98 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.53, 1,352.98 and 325 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.53 : 1,352.98 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.53/1,352.98 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.53x = 1,352.98 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.53x = 439,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,718.50/902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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