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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.20, 1,350.38 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.20, 1,350.38 and 323.08 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.20 : 1,350.38 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.20/1,350.38 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.20x = 1,350.38 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.20x = 436,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,280.77/900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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