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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.52, 1,350.96 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.52, 1,350.96 and 315.58 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.52 : 1,350.96 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.52/1,350.96 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.52x = 1,350.96 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.52x = 426,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,335.96/900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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