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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.64, 1,357.16 and 288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.64, 1,357.16 and 288.34 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.64 : 1,357.16 = 288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.64/1,357.16 = 288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.64x = 1,357.16 × 288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.64x = 391,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,323.51/904.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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