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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.84, 1,360.46 and 290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.84, 1,360.46 and 290.57 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.84 : 1,360.46 = 290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.84/1,360.46 = 290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.84x = 1,360.46 × 290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.84x = 395,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,302.79/906.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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