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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.46, 1,358.73 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.46, 1,358.73 and 392.46 is: 588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.46 : 1,358.73 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.46/1,358.73 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.46x = 1,358.73 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.46x = 533,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,247.18/905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.92

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