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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,356.30 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,356.30 and 319.30 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,356.30 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,356.30 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,356.30 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 433,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,063.20/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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