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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.50, 1,351.38 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.50, 1,351.38 and 323.39 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.50 : 1,351.38 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.50/1,351.38 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.50x = 1,351.38 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.50x = 437,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,022.78/900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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