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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.26, 1,357.04 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.26, 1,357.04 and 288.63 is: 432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.26 : 1,357.04 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.26/1,357.04 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.26x = 1,357.04 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.26x = 391,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,682.46/905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.67

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