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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.03, 1,354.80 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.03, 1,354.80 and 286.73 is: 430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.03 : 1,354.80 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.03/1,354.80 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.03x = 1,354.80 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.03x = 388,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,455.03/903.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.17

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