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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,350.76 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,350.76 and 315.42 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,350.76 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,350.76 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,350.76 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 426,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,056.72/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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