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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.78, 1,359.36 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.78, 1,359.36 and 329.25 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.78 : 1,359.36 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.78/1,359.36 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.78x = 1,359.36 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.78x = 447,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,569.28/906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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