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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.78, 1,357.08 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.78, 1,357.08 and 288.46 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.78 : 1,357.08 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.78/1,357.08 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.78x = 1,357.08 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.78x = 391,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,463.30/904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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