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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.86, 1,354.95 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.86, 1,354.95 and 325.78 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.86 : 1,354.95 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.86/1,354.95 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.86x = 1,354.95 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.86x = 441,415.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,415.61/902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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