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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.17, 1,356.30 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.17, 1,356.30 and 287.90 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.17 : 1,356.30 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.17/1,356.30 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.17x = 1,356.30 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.17x = 390,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,471.99/904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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