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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.20, 1,349.64 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.20, 1,349.64 and 315.06 is: 472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.20 : 1,349.64 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.20/1,349.64 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.20x = 1,349.64 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.20x = 425,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,217.58/900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.36

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