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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,354.10 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,354.10 and 317.94 is: 476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,354.10 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,354.10 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,354.10 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 430,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,520.96/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.75

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