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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.89, 1,356.96 and 319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.89, 1,356.96 and 319.74 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.89 : 1,356.96 = 319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.89/1,356.96 = 319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.89x = 1,356.96 × 319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.89x = 433,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,874.39/904.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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