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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.94, 1,355.91 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.94, 1,355.91 and 319.37 is: 479.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.94 : 1,355.91 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.94/1,355.91 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.94x = 1,355.91 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.94x = 433,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,035.38/903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.06

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