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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.49, 1,359.89 and 386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.49, 1,359.89 and 386.50 is: 579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.49 : 1,359.89 = 386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.49/1,359.89 = 386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.49x = 1,359.89 × 386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.49x = 525,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,597.49/906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.82

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