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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.69, 1,359.63 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.69, 1,359.63 and 290.28 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.69 : 1,359.63 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.69/1,359.63 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.69x = 1,359.63 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.69x = 394,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,673.40/906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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