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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,358.96 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,358.96 and 289.64 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,358.96 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,358.96 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,358.96 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 393,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,609.17/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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