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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,357.01 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,357.01 and 288.41 is: 432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,357.01 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,357.01 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,357.01 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 391,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,367.03/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.64

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