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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.62, 1,360.06 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.62, 1,360.06 and 290.30 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.62 : 1,360.06 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.62/1,360.06 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.62x = 1,360.06 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.62x = 394,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,825.42/906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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