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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.54, 1,361.31 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.54, 1,361.31 and 322.52 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.54 : 1,361.31 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.54/1,361.31 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.54x = 1,361.31 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.54x = 439,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,049.70/907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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