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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.45, 1,351 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.45, 1,351 and 380.58 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.45 : 1,351 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.45/1,351 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.45x = 1,351 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.45x = 514,163.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,163.58/900.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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