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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,360.38 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,360.38 and 290.49 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,360.38 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,360.38 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,360.38 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 395,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,176.79/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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