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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.65, 1,356.75 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.65, 1,356.75 and 384.45 is: 576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.65 : 1,356.75 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.65/1,356.75 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.65x = 1,356.75 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.65x = 521,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,602.54/904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.58

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