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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.46, 1,350.88 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.46, 1,350.88 and 380.46 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.46 : 1,350.88 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.46/1,350.88 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.46x = 1,350.88 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.46x = 513,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,959.18/900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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