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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.28, 1,350.50 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.28, 1,350.50 and 284.04 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.28 : 1,350.50 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.28/1,350.50 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.28x = 1,350.50 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.28x = 383,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,596.02/900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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