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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.20, 1,356.40 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.20, 1,356.40 and 287.69 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.20 : 1,356.40 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.20/1,356.40 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.20x = 1,356.40 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.20x = 390,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,216.29/904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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