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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,359.31 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,359.31 and 386.39 is: 579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,359.31 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,359.31 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,359.31 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 525,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,221.86/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.46

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