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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.71, 1,360.20 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.71, 1,360.20 and 329.54 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.71 : 1,360.20 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.71/1,360.20 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.71x = 1,360.20 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.71x = 448,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,240.31/906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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