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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.53, 1,355.48 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.53, 1,355.48 and 287.15 is: 430.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.53 : 1,355.48 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.53/1,355.48 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.53x = 1,355.48 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.53x = 389,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,224.65/903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.78

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