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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,354.02 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,354.02 and 325.56 is: 488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,354.02 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,354.02 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,354.02 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 440,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,814.75/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.34

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