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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.18, 1,356.93 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.18, 1,356.93 and 319.86 is: 479.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.18 : 1,356.93 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.18/1,356.93 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.18x = 1,356.93 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.18x = 434,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,027.63/905.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.50

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