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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,360.31 and 329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,360.31 and 329.75 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,360.31 = 329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,360.31 = 329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,360.31 × 329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 448,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,562.22/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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