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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,356.20 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,356.20 and 356.48 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,356.20 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,356.20 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,356.20 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 483,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,456.39/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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