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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.50, 1,351.71 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.50, 1,351.71 and 316.18 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.50 : 1,351.71 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.50/1,351.71 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.50x = 1,351.71 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.50x = 427,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,383.67/901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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