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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.48, 1,355.14 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.48, 1,355.14 and 287.20 is: 430.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.48 : 1,355.14 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.48/1,355.14 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.48x = 1,355.14 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.48x = 389,196.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,196.21/903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.77

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