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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,354.68 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,354.68 and 318.18 is: 477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,354.68 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,354.68 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,354.68 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 431,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,032.08/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.08

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