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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.08, 1,347.23 and 483.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.08, 1,347.23 and 483.03 is: 722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.08 : 1,347.23 = 483.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.08/1,347.23 = 483.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.08x = 1,347.23 × 483.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.08x = 650,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,743.36/900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.99

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