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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.74, 1,357.17 and 384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.74, 1,357.17 and 384.68 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.74 : 1,357.17 = 384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.74/1,357.17 = 384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.74x = 1,357.17 × 384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.74x = 522,076.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,076.16/904.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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