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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.70, 1,351.11 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.70, 1,351.11 and 315.63 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.70 : 1,351.11 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.70/1,351.11 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.70x = 1,351.11 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.70x = 426,450.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,450.85/900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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