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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.07, 1,354.65 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.07, 1,354.65 and 286.82 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.07 : 1,354.65 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.07/1,354.65 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.07x = 1,354.65 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.07x = 388,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,544.11/903.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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