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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.82, 1,354.08 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.82, 1,354.08 and 317.72 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.82 : 1,354.08 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.82/1,354.08 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.82x = 1,354.08 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.82x = 430,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,218.30/902.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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