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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.45, 1,359.19 and 321.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.45, 1,359.19 and 321.36 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.45 : 1,359.19 = 321.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.45/1,359.19 = 321.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.45x = 1,359.19 × 321.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.45x = 436,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,789.30/906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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