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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,359.98 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,359.98 and 321.64 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,359.98 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,359.98 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,359.98 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 437,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,423.97/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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