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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.57, 1,354.44 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.57, 1,354.44 and 317.55 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.57 : 1,354.44 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.57/1,354.44 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.57x = 1,354.44 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.57x = 430,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,102.42/902.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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