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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.35, 1,350.59 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.35, 1,350.59 and 284.08 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.35 : 1,350.59 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.35/1,350.59 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.35x = 1,350.59 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.35x = 383,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,674.19/900.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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