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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.55, 1,356.75 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.55, 1,356.75 and 384.32 is: 576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.55 : 1,356.75 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.55/1,356.75 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.55x = 1,356.75 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.55x = 521,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,426.16/904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.45

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