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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.41, 1,349.80 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.41, 1,349.80 and 322.88 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.41 : 1,349.80 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.41/1,349.80 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.41x = 1,349.80 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.41x = 435,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,815.87/900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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