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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,352.57 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,352.57 and 316.80 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,352.57 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,352.57 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,352.57 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 428,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,492.59/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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