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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.17, 1,350.44 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.17, 1,350.44 and 323.03 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.17 : 1,350.44 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.17/1,350.44 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.17x = 1,350.44 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.17x = 436,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,232.63/900.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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