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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,351.50 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,351.50 and 315.93 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,351.50 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,351.50 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,351.50 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 426,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,979.40/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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