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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.63, 1,355.33 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.63, 1,355.33 and 318.59 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.63 : 1,355.33 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.63/1,355.33 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.63x = 1,355.33 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.63x = 431,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,786.22/903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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