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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.93, 1,363.86 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.93, 1,363.86 and 324.39 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.93 : 1,363.86 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.93/1,363.86 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.93x = 1,363.86 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.93x = 442,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,422.55/909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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