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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.29, 1,359.53 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.29, 1,359.53 and 329.03 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.29 : 1,359.53 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.29/1,359.53 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.29x = 1,359.53 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.29x = 447,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,326.16/906.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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