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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.82, 1,360.41 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.82, 1,360.41 and 329.74 is: 494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.82 : 1,360.41 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.82/1,360.41 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.82x = 1,360.41 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.82x = 448,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,581.59/906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.68

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