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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.13, 1,356.30 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.13, 1,356.30 and 318.99 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.13 : 1,356.30 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.13/1,356.30 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.13x = 1,356.30 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.13x = 432,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,646.14/904.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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