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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.44, 1,359.84 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.44, 1,359.84 and 313.31 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.44 : 1,359.84 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.44/1,359.84 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.44x = 1,359.84 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.44x = 426,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,051.47/906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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