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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.43, 1,355.49 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.43, 1,355.49 and 318.48 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.43 : 1,355.49 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.43/1,355.49 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.43x = 1,355.49 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.43x = 431,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,696.46/903.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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