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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.90, 1,360.47 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.90, 1,360.47 and 290.40 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.90 : 1,360.47 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.90/1,360.47 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.90x = 1,360.47 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.90x = 395,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,080.49/906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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