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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.97, 1,352.96 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.97, 1,352.96 and 316.95 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.97 : 1,352.96 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.97/1,352.96 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.97x = 1,352.96 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.97x = 428,820.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,820.67/901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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