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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,349.24 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,349.24 and 322.50 is: 483.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,349.24 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,349.24 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,349.24 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 435,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,128.29/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.46

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