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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.89, 1,351.87 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.89, 1,351.87 and 323.81 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.89 : 1,351.87 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.89/1,351.87 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.89x = 1,351.87 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.89x = 437,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,748.35/900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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