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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.65, 1,357.15 and 384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.65, 1,357.15 and 384.65 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.65 : 1,357.15 = 384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.65/1,357.15 = 384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.65x = 1,357.15 × 384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.65x = 522,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,027.75/904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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