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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.46, 1,356.69 and 288.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.46, 1,356.69 and 288.17 is: 432.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.46 : 1,356.69 = 288.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.46/1,356.69 = 288.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.46x = 1,356.69 × 288.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.46x = 390,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,950.57/904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.25

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