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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.85, 1,360.31 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.85, 1,360.31 and 290.59 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.85 : 1,360.31 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.85/1,360.31 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.85x = 1,360.31 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.85x = 395,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,292.48/906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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