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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,354.38 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,354.38 and 317.98 is: 476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,354.38 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,354.38 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,354.38 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 430,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,665.75/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.94

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