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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,356.28 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,356.28 and 319.06 is: 478.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,356.28 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,356.28 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,356.28 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 432,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,734.70/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.59

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