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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.13, 1,350 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.13, 1,350 and 323.01 is: 484.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.13 : 1,350 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.13/1,350 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.13x = 1,350 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.13x = 436,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,063.50/900.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.45

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