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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.21, 1,359.93 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.21, 1,359.93 and 329.09 is: 493.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.21 : 1,359.93 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.21/1,359.93 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.21x = 1,359.93 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.21x = 447,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,533.88/906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.85

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