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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.42, 1,350.65 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.42, 1,350.65 and 322.89 is: 484.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.42 : 1,350.65 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.42/1,350.65 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.42x = 1,350.65 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.42x = 436,111.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,111.38/900.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.34

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