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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,359.86 and 322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,359.86 and 322.10 is: 483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,359.86 = 322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,359.86 = 322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,359.86 × 322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 438,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,010.91/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.10

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