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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.55, 1,363.72 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.55, 1,363.72 and 324.26 is: 486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.55 : 1,363.72 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.55/1,363.72 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.55x = 1,363.72 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.55x = 442,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,199.85/909.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.17

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