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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,359.30 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,359.30 and 321.03 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,359.30 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,359.30 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,359.30 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 436,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,376.08/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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