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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,357.02 and 319.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,357.02 and 319.46 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,357.02 = 319.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,357.02 = 319.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,357.02 × 319.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 433,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,513.61/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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