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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.57, 1,350.92 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.57, 1,350.92 and 315.51 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.57 : 1,350.92 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.57/1,350.92 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.57x = 1,350.92 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.57x = 426,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,220.44/900.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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