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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,350.93 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,350.93 and 315.78 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,350.93 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,350.93 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,350.93 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 426,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,588.34/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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