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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.48, 1,360.10 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.48, 1,360.10 and 386.84 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.48 : 1,360.10 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.48/1,360.10 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.48x = 1,360.10 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.48x = 526,141.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,141.08/906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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