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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.48, 1,358.18 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.48, 1,358.18 and 289.16 is: 433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.48 : 1,358.18 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.48/1,358.18 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.48x = 1,358.18 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.48x = 392,731.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,731.33/905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.73

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