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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.11, 1,356.09 and 287.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.11, 1,356.09 and 287.83 is: 431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.11 : 1,356.09 = 287.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.11/1,356.09 = 287.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.11x = 1,356.09 × 287.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.11x = 390,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,321.81/904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.72

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