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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,359.24 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,359.24 and 321.24 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,359.24 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,359.24 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,359.24 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 436,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,642.26/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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