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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.02, 1,354.49 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.02, 1,354.49 and 286.76 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.02 : 1,354.49 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.02/1,354.49 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.02x = 1,354.49 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.02x = 388,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,413.55/903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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