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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,354.67 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,354.67 and 318.01 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,354.67 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,354.67 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,354.67 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 430,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,798.61/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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