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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.45, 1,359.21 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.45, 1,359.21 and 289.98 is: 434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.45 : 1,359.21 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.45/1,359.21 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.45x = 1,359.21 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.45x = 394,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,143.72/906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.82

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