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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.53, 1,356.62 and 384.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.53, 1,356.62 and 384.43 is: 576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.53 : 1,356.62 = 384.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.53/1,356.62 = 384.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.53x = 1,356.62 × 384.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.53x = 521,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,531.62/904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.58

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