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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.73, 1,358.67 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.73, 1,358.67 and 289.44 is: 434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.73 : 1,358.67 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.73/1,358.67 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.73x = 1,358.67 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.73x = 393,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,248.80/905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.18

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