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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.61, 1,352.59 and 285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.61, 1,352.59 and 285.47 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.61 : 1,352.59 = 285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.61/1,352.59 = 285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.61x = 1,352.59 × 285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.61x = 386,128.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,128.23/901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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