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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,358.56 and 320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,358.56 and 320.80 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,358.56 = 320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,358.56 = 320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,358.56 × 320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 435,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,826.05/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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