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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.13, 1,354.74 and 286.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.13, 1,354.74 and 286.85 is: 430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.13 : 1,354.74 = 286.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.13/1,354.74 = 286.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.13x = 1,354.74 × 286.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.13x = 388,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,607.17/903.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.29

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