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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.70, 1,354.14 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.70, 1,354.14 and 325.58 is: 488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.70 : 1,354.14 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.70/1,354.14 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.70x = 1,354.14 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.70x = 440,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,880.90/902.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.40

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