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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.93, 1,350.84 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.93, 1,350.84 and 315.72 is: 473.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.93 : 1,350.84 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.93/1,350.84 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.93x = 1,350.84 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.93x = 426,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,487.20/900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.39

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