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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.41, 1,357.90 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.41, 1,357.90 and 289 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.41 : 1,357.90 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.41/1,357.90 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.41x = 1,357.90 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.41x = 392,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,433.10/905.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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