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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.14, 1,351.65 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.14, 1,351.65 and 316.20 is: 474.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.14 : 1,351.65 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.14/1,351.65 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.14x = 1,351.65 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.14x = 427,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,391.73/901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.28

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