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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.19, 1,354.80 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.19, 1,354.80 and 286.90 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.19 : 1,354.80 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.19/1,354.80 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.19x = 1,354.80 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.19x = 388,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,692.12/903.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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