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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.22, 1,358.58 and 386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.22, 1,358.58 and 386.62 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.22 : 1,358.58 = 386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.22/1,358.58 = 386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.22x = 1,358.58 × 386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.22x = 525,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,254.20/906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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