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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.87, 1,353.22 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.87, 1,353.22 and 325.43 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.87 : 1,353.22 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.87/1,353.22 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.87x = 1,353.22 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.87x = 440,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,378.38/902.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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