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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.41, 1,349.80 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.41, 1,349.80 and 323.15 is: 484.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.41 : 1,349.80 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.41/1,349.80 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.41x = 1,349.80 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.41x = 436,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,180.31/900.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.43

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