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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.97, 1,357.37 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.97, 1,357.37 and 289.08 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.97 : 1,357.37 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.97/1,357.37 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.97x = 1,357.37 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.97x = 392,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,387.07/904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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