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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903, 1,354.86 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903, 1,354.86 and 318.12 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903 : 1,354.86 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903/1,354.86 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903x = 1,354.86 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903x = 431,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,008.06/903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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