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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,359.56 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,359.56 and 290.14 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,359.56 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,359.56 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,359.56 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 394,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,454.49/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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