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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.92, 1,357.65 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.92, 1,357.65 and 288.72 is: 433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.92 : 1,357.65 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.92/1,357.65 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.92x = 1,357.65 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.92x = 391,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,980.71/904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.17

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