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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,353.18 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,353.18 and 317.28 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,353.18 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,353.18 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,353.18 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 429,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,336.95/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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