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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904, 1,356.20 and 319.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904, 1,356.20 and 319.08 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904 : 1,356.20 = 319.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904/1,356.20 = 319.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904x = 1,356.20 × 319.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904x = 432,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,736.30/904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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