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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,353.31 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,353.31 and 325.49 is: 487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,353.31 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,353.31 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,353.31 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 440,488.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,488.87/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.94

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