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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,352.92 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,352.92 and 285.64 is: 428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,352.92 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,352.92 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,352.92 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 386,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,446.51/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.46

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