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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.85, 1,357.40 and 288.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.85, 1,357.40 and 288.57 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.85 : 1,357.40 = 288.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.85/1,357.40 = 288.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.85x = 1,357.40 × 288.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.85x = 391,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,705.64/904.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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