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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.70, 1,351.14 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.70, 1,351.14 and 315.75 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.70 : 1,351.14 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.70/1,351.14 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.70x = 1,351.14 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.70x = 426,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,622.46/900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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