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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,356.90 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,356.90 and 384.77 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,356.90 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,356.90 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,356.90 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 522,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,097.81/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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