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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,350.50 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,350.50 and 315.35 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,350.50 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,350.50 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,350.50 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 425,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,880.18/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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