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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.73, 1,355.66 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.73, 1,355.66 and 318.66 is: 478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.73 : 1,355.66 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.73/1,355.66 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.73x = 1,355.66 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.73x = 431,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,993.02/903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.01

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