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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.45, 1,353.74 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.45, 1,353.74 and 317.38 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.45 : 1,353.74 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.45/1,353.74 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.45x = 1,353.74 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.45x = 429,650.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,650.00/902.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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