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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,354.74 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,354.74 and 318.22 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,354.74 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,354.74 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,354.74 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 431,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,105.36/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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