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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,354.47 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,354.47 and 286.69 is: 430.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,354.47 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,354.47 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,354.47 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 388,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,306.23/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.03

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