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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.22, 1,354.62 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.22, 1,354.62 and 286.96 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.22 : 1,354.62 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.22/1,354.62 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.22x = 1,354.62 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.22x = 388,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,721.76/903.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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