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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,351.52 and 316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,351.52 and 316.06 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,351.52 = 316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,351.52 = 316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,351.52 × 316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 427,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,161.41/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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