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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,356.41 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,356.41 and 349.04 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,356.41 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,356.41 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,356.41 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 473,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,432.82/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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