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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,353.69 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,353.69 and 325.38 is: 487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,353.69 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,353.69 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,353.69 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 440,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,463.65/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.97

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