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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.61, 1,356.91 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.61, 1,356.91 and 356.49 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.61 : 1,356.91 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.61/1,356.91 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.61x = 1,356.91 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.61x = 483,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,724.85/904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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