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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.80, 1,357.29 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.80, 1,357.29 and 288.39 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.80 : 1,357.29 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.80/1,357.29 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.80x = 1,357.29 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.80x = 391,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,428.86/904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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