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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,360.08 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,360.08 and 290.19 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,360.08 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,360.08 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,360.08 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 394,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,681.62/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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