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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,350.81 and 284.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,350.81 and 284.22 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,350.81 = 284.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,350.81 = 284.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,350.81 × 284.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 383,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,927.22/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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