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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.58, 1,356.93 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.58, 1,356.93 and 319.52 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.58 : 1,356.93 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.58/1,356.93 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.58x = 1,356.93 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.58x = 433,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,566.27/904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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