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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.49, 1,351.83 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.49, 1,351.83 and 285.08 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.49 : 1,351.83 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.49/1,351.83 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.49x = 1,351.83 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.49x = 385,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,379.70/901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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