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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.03, 1,356.23 and 287.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.03, 1,356.23 and 287.65 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.03 : 1,356.23 = 287.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.03/1,356.23 = 287.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.03x = 1,356.23 × 287.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.03x = 390,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,118.12/904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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