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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,354.32 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,354.32 and 286.50 is: 429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,354.32 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,354.32 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,354.32 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 388,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,006.33/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.76

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