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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.32, 1,354.14 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.32, 1,354.14 and 318 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.32 : 1,354.14 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.32/1,354.14 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.32x = 1,354.14 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.32x = 430,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,616.52/903.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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