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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.57, 1,356.03 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.57, 1,356.03 and 356.63 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.57 : 1,356.03 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.57/1,356.03 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.57x = 1,356.03 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.57x = 483,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,595.54/904.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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