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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.55, 1,363.95 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.55, 1,363.95 and 324.33 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.55 : 1,363.95 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.55/1,363.95 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.55x = 1,363.95 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.55x = 442,369.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,369.90/909.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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