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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.71, 1,352.98 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.71, 1,352.98 and 324.91 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.71 : 1,352.98 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.71/1,352.98 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.71x = 1,352.98 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.71x = 439,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,596.73/902.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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