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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,359.18 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,359.18 and 329.32 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,359.18 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,359.18 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,359.18 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 447,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,605.16/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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