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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,349.16 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,349.16 and 322.50 is: 483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,349.16 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,349.16 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,349.16 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 435,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,104.10/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.42

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