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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.46, 1,358.49 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.46, 1,358.49 and 289.25 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.46 : 1,358.49 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.46/1,358.49 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.46x = 1,358.49 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.46x = 392,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,947.71/905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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