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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.45, 1,403.17 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.45, 1,403.17 and 286.18 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.45 : 1,403.17 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.45/1,403.17 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.45x = 1,403.17 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.45x = 401,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,564.47/935.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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