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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.45, 1,359.72 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.45, 1,359.72 and 290.19 is: 435.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.45 : 1,359.72 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.45/1,359.72 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.45x = 1,359.72 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.45x = 394,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,577.15/906.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.30

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