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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.19, 1,359.48 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.19, 1,359.48 and 329.06 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.19 : 1,359.48 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.19/1,359.48 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.19x = 1,359.48 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.19x = 447,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,355.12/906.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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