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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.99, 1,351.44 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.99, 1,351.44 and 323.73 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.99 : 1,351.44 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.99/1,351.44 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.99x = 1,351.44 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.99x = 437,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,501.67/900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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