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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.39, 1,359.80 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.39, 1,359.80 and 290.01 is: 435.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.39 : 1,359.80 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.39/1,359.80 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.39x = 1,359.80 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.39x = 394,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,354.15/906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.08

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