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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.59, 1,356.78 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.59, 1,356.78 and 288.18 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.59 : 1,356.78 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.59/1,356.78 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.59x = 1,356.78 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.59x = 390,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,996.86/904.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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