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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,350.20 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,350.20 and 283.68 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,350.20 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,350.20 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,350.20 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 383,023.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,023.32/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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