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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.35 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.35 and 316.04 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.35 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.35 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.35 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 427,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,073.90/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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