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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,349.76 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,349.76 and 322.76 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,349.76 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,349.76 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,349.76 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 435,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,648.54/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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