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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.75, 1,354.25 and 317.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.75, 1,354.25 and 317.61 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.75 : 1,354.25 = 317.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.75/1,354.25 = 317.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.75x = 1,354.25 × 317.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.75x = 430,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,121.75/902.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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