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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.22, 1,356.68 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.22, 1,356.68 and 384.32 is: 576.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.22 : 1,356.68 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.22/1,356.68 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.22x = 1,356.68 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.22x = 521,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,399.26/904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.63

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