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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,352.10 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,352.10 and 316.44 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,352.10 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,352.10 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,352.10 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 427,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,858.52/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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