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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.04, 1,353.22 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.04, 1,353.22 and 317.14 is: 475.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.04 : 1,353.22 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.04/1,353.22 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.04x = 1,353.22 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.04x = 429,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,160.19/902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.77

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