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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.99, 1,356.37 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.99, 1,356.37 and 319.07 is: 478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.99 : 1,356.37 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.99/1,356.37 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.99x = 1,356.37 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.99x = 432,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,779.57/903.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.74

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