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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,353.11 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,353.11 and 317.10 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,353.11 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,353.11 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,353.11 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 429,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,071.18/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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