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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.44, 1,356.80 and 288.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.44, 1,356.80 and 288.28 is: 432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.44 : 1,356.80 = 288.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.44/1,356.80 = 288.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.44x = 1,356.80 × 288.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.44x = 391,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,138.30/904.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.46

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