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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.64, 1,360.17 and 290.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.64, 1,360.17 and 290.26 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.64 : 1,360.17 = 290.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.64/1,360.17 = 290.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.64x = 1,360.17 × 290.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.64x = 394,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,802.94/906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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