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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.11, 1,352.05 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.11, 1,352.05 and 316.53 is: 474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.11 : 1,352.05 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.11/1,352.05 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.11x = 1,352.05 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.11x = 427,957.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,957.63/901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.93

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