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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.91, 1,357.33 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.91, 1,357.33 and 288.65 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.91 : 1,357.33 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.91/1,357.33 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.91x = 1,357.33 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.91x = 391,793.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,793.30/904.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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