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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.27, 1,354.91 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.27, 1,354.91 and 287.03 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.27 : 1,354.91 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.27/1,354.91 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.27x = 1,354.91 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.27x = 388,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,899.82/903.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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