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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.22, 1,350.28 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.22, 1,350.28 and 315.18 is: 472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.22 : 1,350.28 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.22/1,350.28 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.22x = 1,350.28 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.22x = 425,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,581.25/900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.75

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