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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,359.78 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,359.78 and 329.25 is: 493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,359.78 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,359.78 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,359.78 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 447,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,707.57/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.95

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