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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.85, 1,351.41 and 284.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.85, 1,351.41 and 284.62 is: 426.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.85 : 1,351.41 = 284.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.85/1,351.41 = 284.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.85x = 1,351.41 × 284.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.85x = 384,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,638.31/900.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.97

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