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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.27, 1,359.19 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.27, 1,359.19 and 329.14 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.27 : 1,359.19 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.27/1,359.19 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.27x = 1,359.19 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.27x = 447,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,363.80/906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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