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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,351.03 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,351.03 and 315.50 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,351.03 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,351.03 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,351.03 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 426,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,243.01/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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