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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.33, 1,357.97 and 289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.33, 1,357.97 and 289.07 is: 433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.33 : 1,357.97 = 289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.33/1,357.97 = 289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.33x = 1,357.97 × 289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.33x = 392,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,545.25/905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.60

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