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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.27, 1,353.41 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.27, 1,353.41 and 286.03 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.27 : 1,353.41 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.27/1,353.41 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.27x = 1,353.41 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.27x = 387,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,115.86/902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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