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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.88 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.88 and 316.08 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.88 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.88 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.88 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 427,302.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,302.23/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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