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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.99, 1,354.65 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.99, 1,354.65 and 286.53 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.99 : 1,354.65 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.99/1,354.65 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.99x = 1,354.65 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.99x = 388,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,139.66/902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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