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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.23, 1,354.77 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.23, 1,354.77 and 286.95 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.23 : 1,354.77 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.23/1,354.77 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.23x = 1,354.77 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.23x = 388,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,751.25/903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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