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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.07, 1,349.88 and 322.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.07, 1,349.88 and 322.95 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.07 : 1,349.88 = 322.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.07/1,349.88 = 322.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.07x = 1,349.88 × 322.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.07x = 435,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,943.75/900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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