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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.82, 1,356.72 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.82, 1,356.72 and 319.58 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.82 : 1,356.72 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.82/1,356.72 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.82x = 1,356.72 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.82x = 433,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,580.58/904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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