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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.76, 1,360.31 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.76, 1,360.31 and 290.62 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.76 : 1,360.31 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.76/1,360.31 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.76x = 1,360.31 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.76x = 395,335.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,335.17/906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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