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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.50, 1,355.99 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.50, 1,355.99 and 384.48 is: 576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.50 : 1,355.99 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.50/1,355.99 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.50x = 1,355.99 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.50x = 521,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,349.11/904.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.39

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