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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,359.96 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,359.96 and 329.50 is: 494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,359.96 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,359.96 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,359.96 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 448,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,106.82/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.26

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