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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,357.58 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,357.58 and 319.92 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,357.58 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,357.58 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,357.58 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 434,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,315.39/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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