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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,364.24 and 324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,364.24 and 324.08 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,364.24 = 324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,364.24 = 324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,364.24 × 324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 442,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,129.68/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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