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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.42, 1,358 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.42, 1,358 and 385.48 is: 577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.42 : 1,358 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.42/1,358 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.42x = 1,358 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.42x = 523,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481.84/906.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.53

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