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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.80, 1,359.92 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.80, 1,359.92 and 329.52 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.80 : 1,359.92 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.80/1,359.92 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.80x = 1,359.92 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.80x = 448,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,120.84/906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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