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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.63, 1,358.65 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.63, 1,358.65 and 289.35 is: 434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.63 : 1,358.65 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.63/1,358.65 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.63x = 1,358.65 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.63x = 393,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,121.10/905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.09

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