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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.95, 1,354.64 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.95, 1,354.64 and 325.83 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.95 : 1,354.64 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.95/1,354.64 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.95x = 1,354.64 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.95x = 441,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378.18/902.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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