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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.71, 1,356.30 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.71, 1,356.30 and 356.46 is: 534.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.71 : 1,356.30 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.71/1,356.30 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.71x = 1,356.30 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.71x = 483,466.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,466.70/904.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.39

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