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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.15, 1,350.11 and 315.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.15, 1,350.11 and 315.05 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.15 : 1,350.11 = 315.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.15/1,350.11 = 315.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.15x = 1,350.11 × 315.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.15x = 425,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,352.16/900.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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