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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.44, 1,353.80 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.44, 1,353.80 and 286.29 is: 429.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.44 : 1,353.80 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.44/1,353.80 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.44x = 1,353.80 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.44x = 387,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,579.43/902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.48

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