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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,359.87 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,359.87 and 290.34 is: 435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,359.87 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,359.87 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,359.87 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 394,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,824.66/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.56

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