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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,350.48 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,350.48 and 323.28 is: 484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,350.48 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,350.48 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,350.48 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 436,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,583.17/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.70

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