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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.08, 1,354.34 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.08, 1,354.34 and 286.94 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.08 : 1,354.34 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.08/1,354.34 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.08x = 1,354.34 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.08x = 388,618.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,618.42/903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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