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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,354.76 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,354.76 and 310.04 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,354.76 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,354.76 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,354.76 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 420,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,027.31/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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