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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.43, 1,359.68 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.43, 1,359.68 and 290.17 is: 435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.43 : 1,359.68 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.43/1,359.68 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.43x = 1,359.68 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.43x = 394,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,538.35/906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.27

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