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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,356.96 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,356.96 and 356.64 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,356.96 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,356.96 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,356.96 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 483,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,946.21/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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