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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.02, 1,358.42 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.02, 1,358.42 and 328.82 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.02 : 1,358.42 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.02/1,358.42 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.02x = 1,358.42 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.02x = 446,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,675.66/906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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