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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,355 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,355 and 383.48 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,355 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,355 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,355 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 519,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,615.40/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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