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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,358.98 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,358.98 and 289.68 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,358.98 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,358.98 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,358.98 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 393,663.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,663.51/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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