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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,356.06 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,356.06 and 287.88 is: 431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,356.06 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,356.06 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,356.06 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 390,382.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,382.55/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.83

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