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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.10, 1,359.24 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.10, 1,359.24 and 328.84 is: 493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.10 : 1,359.24 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.10/1,359.24 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.10x = 1,359.24 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.10x = 446,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,972.48/906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.29

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