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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,352.23 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,352.23 and 316.68 is: 474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,352.23 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,352.23 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,352.23 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 428,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,218.33/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.78

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