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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,357.24 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,357.24 and 391.46 is: 587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,357.24 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,357.24 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,357.24 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 531,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,305.17/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.43

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