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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,360.32 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,360.32 and 329.68 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,360.32 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,360.32 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,360.32 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 448,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,470.30/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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