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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.58, 1,355.42 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.58, 1,355.42 and 318.51 is: 477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.58 : 1,355.42 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.58/1,355.42 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.58x = 1,355.42 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.58x = 431,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,714.82/903.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.78

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