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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,358.97 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,358.97 and 321.12 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,358.97 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,358.97 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,358.97 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 436,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,392.45/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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