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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,354.14 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,354.14 and 325.59 is: 488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,354.14 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,354.14 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,354.14 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 440,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,894.44/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.40

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