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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,354.14 and 286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,354.14 and 286.30 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,354.14 = 286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,354.14 = 286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,354.14 × 286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 387,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,690.28/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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