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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.21, 1,352.93 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.21, 1,352.93 and 317.05 is: 475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.21 : 1,352.93 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.21/1,352.93 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.21x = 1,352.93 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.21x = 428,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,941.49/902.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.44

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