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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,352.24 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,352.24 and 316.38 is: 474.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,352.24 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,352.24 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,352.24 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 427,820.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,820.11/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.60

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