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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.98, 1,357.62 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.98, 1,357.62 and 288.84 is: 433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.98 : 1,357.62 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.98/1,357.62 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.98x = 1,357.62 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.98x = 392,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,134.96/904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.31

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