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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,350.98 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,350.98 and 323.93 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,350.98 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,350.98 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,350.98 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 437,621.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,621.33/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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