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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.39, 1,350.95 and 323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.39, 1,350.95 and 323.31 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.39 : 1,350.95 = 323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.39/1,350.95 = 323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.39x = 1,350.95 × 323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.39x = 436,774.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,774.03/900.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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