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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.70, 1,355.99 and 384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.70, 1,355.99 and 384.53 is: 576.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.70 : 1,355.99 = 384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.70/1,355.99 = 384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.70x = 1,355.99 × 384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.70x = 521,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,410.13/904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.34

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