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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.87, 1,353.89 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.87, 1,353.89 and 286.46 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.87 : 1,353.89 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.87/1,353.89 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.87x = 1,353.89 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.87x = 387,829.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,829.28/902.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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