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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.08, 1,363.62 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.08, 1,363.62 and 324.14 is: 486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.08 : 1,363.62 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.08/1,363.62 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.08x = 1,363.62 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.08x = 442,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,003.79/909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.21

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