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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.87, 1,350.23 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.87, 1,350.23 and 323.43 is: 484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.87 : 1,350.23 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.87/1,350.23 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.87x = 1,350.23 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.87x = 436,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,703.27/900.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.76

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