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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.68, 1,360.22 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.68, 1,360.22 and 281.98 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.68 : 1,360.22 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.68/1,360.22 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.68x = 1,360.22 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.68x = 383,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,554.84/906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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