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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,358.22 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,358.22 and 328.80 is: 492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,358.22 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,358.22 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,358.22 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 446,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,582.74/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.88

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