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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.91, 1,350.55 and 323.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.91, 1,350.55 and 323.65 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.91 : 1,350.55 = 323.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.91/1,350.55 = 323.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.91x = 1,350.55 × 323.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.91x = 437,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,097.14/900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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