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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,359.09 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,359.09 and 290.00 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,359.09 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,359.09 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,359.09 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 394,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,139.50/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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