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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,350.96 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,350.96 and 315.68 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,350.96 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,350.96 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,350.96 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 426,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,471.05/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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