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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,353.66 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,353.66 and 325.48 is: 488.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,353.66 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,353.66 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,353.66 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 440,589.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,589.26/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.09

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