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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.49, 1,353.25 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.49, 1,353.25 and 317.34 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.49 : 1,353.25 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.49/1,353.25 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.49x = 1,353.25 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.49x = 429,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,439.56/902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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