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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.46, 1,359.94 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.46, 1,359.94 and 386.48 is: 579.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.46 : 1,359.94 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.46/1,359.94 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.46x = 1,359.94 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.46x = 525,589.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,589.61/906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.83

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