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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,350.99 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,350.99 and 315.74 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,350.99 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,350.99 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,350.99 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 426,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,554.83/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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