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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.13, 1,353.07 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.13, 1,353.07 and 317.08 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.13 : 1,353.07 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.13/1,353.07 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.13x = 1,353.07 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.13x = 429,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,033.52/902.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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