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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.26, 1,357.88 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.26, 1,357.88 and 289.02 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.26 : 1,357.88 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.26/1,357.88 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.26x = 1,357.88 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.26x = 392,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,454.48/905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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