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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.74, 1,353.83 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.74, 1,353.83 and 325.54 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.74 : 1,353.83 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.74/1,353.83 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.74x = 1,353.83 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.74x = 440,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,725.82/902.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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