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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.31, 1,359.67 and 289.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.31, 1,359.67 and 289.97 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.31 : 1,359.67 = 289.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.31/1,359.67 = 289.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.31x = 1,359.67 × 289.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.31x = 394,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,263.51/906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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