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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.43, 1,358.34 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.43, 1,358.34 and 289.18 is: 433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.43 : 1,358.34 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.43/1,358.34 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.43x = 1,358.34 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.43x = 392,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,809.72/905.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.84

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