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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.79, 1,353.08 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.79, 1,353.08 and 317.21 is: 475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.79 : 1,353.08 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.79/1,353.08 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.79x = 1,353.08 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.79x = 429,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,202.16/901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.95

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