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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.94, 1,351.42 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.94, 1,351.42 and 323.81 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.94 : 1,351.42 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.94/1,351.42 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.94x = 1,351.42 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.94x = 437,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,605.88/900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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