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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.63, 1,352.57 and 316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.63, 1,352.57 and 316.49 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.63 : 1,352.57 = 316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.63/1,352.57 = 316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.63x = 1,352.57 × 316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.63x = 428,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,074.88/901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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