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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,359.90 and 290.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,359.90 and 290.31 is: 435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,359.90 = 290.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,359.90 = 290.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,359.90 × 290.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 394,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,792.57/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.47

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