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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.72, 1,352.59 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.72, 1,352.59 and 316.70 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.72 : 1,352.59 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.72/1,352.59 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.72x = 1,352.59 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.72x = 428,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,358.49/901.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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