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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,351.40 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,351.40 and 284.56 is: 426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,351.40 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,351.40 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,351.40 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 384,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,554.38/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.80

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