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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.81, 1,357.97 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.81, 1,357.97 and 289.13 is: 433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.81 : 1,357.97 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.81/1,357.97 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.81x = 1,357.97 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.81x = 392,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,621.63/905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.45

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