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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,360.29 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,360.29 and 329.54 is: 494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,360.29 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,360.29 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,360.29 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 448,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,263.17/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.34

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