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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,353.48 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,353.48 and 325.28 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,353.48 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,353.48 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,353.48 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 440,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,259.97/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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