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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.77, 1,357.17 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.77, 1,357.17 and 288.54 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.77 : 1,357.17 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.77/1,357.17 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.77x = 1,357.17 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.77x = 391,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,597.83/904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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