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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,360.15 and 290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,360.15 and 290.35 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,360.15 = 290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,360.15 = 290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,360.15 × 290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 394,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,919.55/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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