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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.15, 1,355.91 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.15, 1,355.91 and 319 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.15 : 1,355.91 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.15/1,355.91 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.15x = 1,355.91 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.15x = 432,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,535.29/904.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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