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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.75, 1,351.14 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.75, 1,351.14 and 323.64 is: 485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.75 : 1,351.14 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.75/1,351.14 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.75x = 1,351.14 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.75x = 437,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,282.95/900.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.47

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