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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.73, 1,359.27 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.73, 1,359.27 and 329.47 is: 493.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.73 : 1,359.27 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.73/1,359.27 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.73x = 1,359.27 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.73x = 447,831.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,831.89/906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.90

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