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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.03, 1,358.21 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.03, 1,358.21 and 328.77 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.03 : 1,358.21 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.03/1,358.21 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.03x = 1,358.21 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.03x = 446,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,539.52/906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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