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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.54, 1,359.81 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.54, 1,359.81 and 321.52 is: 482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.54 : 1,359.81 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.54/1,359.81 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.54x = 1,359.81 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.54x = 437,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,206.11/906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.28

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