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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.57, 1,359.88 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.57, 1,359.88 and 321.66 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.57 : 1,359.88 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.57/1,359.88 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.57x = 1,359.88 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.57x = 437,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,419.00/906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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