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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,359.54 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,359.54 and 329.16 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,359.54 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,359.54 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,359.54 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 447,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,506.19/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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