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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.32, 1,359.48 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.32, 1,359.48 and 328.88 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.32 : 1,359.48 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.32/1,359.48 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.32x = 1,359.48 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.32x = 447,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,105.78/906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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