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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.83, 1,356.97 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.83, 1,356.97 and 288.69 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.83 : 1,356.97 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.83/1,356.97 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.83x = 1,356.97 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.83x = 391,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,743.67/904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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