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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.87, 1,357.29 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.87, 1,357.29 and 288.62 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.87 : 1,357.29 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.87/1,357.29 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.87x = 1,357.29 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.87x = 391,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,741.04/904.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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