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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,350.36 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,350.36 and 283.99 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,350.36 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,350.36 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,350.36 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 383,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,488.74/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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