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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.17, 1,351.70 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.17, 1,351.70 and 316.19 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.17 : 1,351.70 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.17/1,351.70 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.17x = 1,351.70 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.17x = 427,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,399.54/901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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