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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.89, 1,360.46 and 329.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.89, 1,360.46 and 329.63 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.89 : 1,360.46 = 329.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.89/1,360.46 = 329.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.89x = 1,360.46 × 329.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.89x = 448,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,442.45/906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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