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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,353.06 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,353.06 and 285.60 is: 428.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,353.06 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,353.06 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,353.06 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 386,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,433.94/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.47

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