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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.94, 1,354.49 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.94, 1,354.49 and 317.88 is: 476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.94 : 1,354.49 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.94/1,354.49 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.94x = 1,354.49 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.94x = 430,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,563.69/902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.85

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