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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.59, 1,352.52 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.59, 1,352.52 and 316.66 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.59 : 1,352.52 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.59/1,352.52 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.59x = 1,352.52 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.59x = 428,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,292.83/901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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