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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.76, 1,354.06 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.76, 1,354.06 and 325.63 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.76 : 1,354.06 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.76/1,354.06 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.76x = 1,354.06 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.76x = 440,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,922.56/902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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