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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.28, 1,359.63 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.28, 1,359.63 and 290.02 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.28 : 1,359.63 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.28/1,359.63 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.28x = 1,359.63 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.28x = 394,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,319.89/906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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