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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,353.98 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,353.98 and 325.57 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,353.98 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,353.98 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,353.98 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 440,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,815.27/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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