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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.04, 1,356.09 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.04, 1,356.09 and 287.73 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.04 : 1,356.09 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.04/1,356.09 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.04x = 1,356.09 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.04x = 390,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,187.78/904.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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