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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.63, 1,354.08 and 286.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.63, 1,354.08 and 286.19 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.63 : 1,354.08 = 286.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.63/1,354.08 = 286.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.63x = 1,354.08 × 286.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.63x = 387,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,524.16/902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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