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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.88, 1,360.52 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.88, 1,360.52 and 329.80 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.88 : 1,360.52 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.88/1,360.52 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.88x = 1,360.52 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.88x = 448,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,699.50/906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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