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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,350.27 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,350.27 and 283.95 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,350.27 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,350.27 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,350.27 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 383,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,409.17/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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