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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,358.85 and 321.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,358.85 and 321.19 is: 481.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,358.85 = 321.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,358.85 = 321.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,358.85 × 321.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 436,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,449.03/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.61

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