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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,360.24 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,360.24 and 329.60 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,360.24 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,360.24 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,360.24 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 448,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,335.10/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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