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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.80, 1,353.60 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.80, 1,353.60 and 325.60 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.80 : 1,353.60 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.80/1,353.60 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.80x = 1,353.60 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.80x = 440,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,734.46/902.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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