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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.14, 1,359.46 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.14, 1,359.46 and 329.06 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.14 : 1,359.46 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.14/1,359.46 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.14x = 1,359.46 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.14x = 447,343.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,343.91/906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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