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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,351.80 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,351.80 and 316.08 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,351.80 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,351.80 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,351.80 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 427,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,276.94/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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