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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.56, 1,360.38 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.56, 1,360.38 and 329.48 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.56 : 1,360.38 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.56/1,360.38 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.56x = 1,360.38 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.56x = 448,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,219.47/906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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