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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.36, 1,359.54 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.36, 1,359.54 and 290.06 is: 435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.36 : 1,359.54 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.36/1,359.54 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.36x = 1,359.54 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.36x = 394,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,348.17/906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.09

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