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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.13, 1,364.06 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.13, 1,364.06 and 324.20 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.13 : 1,364.06 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.13/1,364.06 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.13x = 1,364.06 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.13x = 442,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,228.25/909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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