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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,359.42 and 328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,359.42 and 328.84 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,359.42 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,359.42 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,359.42 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 447,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,031.67/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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