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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,353.24 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,353.24 and 317.22 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,353.24 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,353.24 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,353.24 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 429,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,274.79/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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