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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,358.52 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,358.52 and 328.97 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,358.52 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,358.52 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,358.52 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 446,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,905.53/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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