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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.63, 1,354.71 and 286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.63, 1,354.71 and 286.95 is: 430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.63 : 1,354.71 = 286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.63/1,354.71 = 286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.63x = 1,354.71 × 286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.63x = 388,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,734.03/903.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.19

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