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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,356.29 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,356.29 and 287.90 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,356.29 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,356.29 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,356.29 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 390,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,467.67/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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