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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,354.52 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,354.52 and 286.44 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,354.52 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,354.52 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,354.52 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 387,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,987.28/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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