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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.93, 1,360.59 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.93, 1,360.59 and 290.67 is: 436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.93 : 1,360.59 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.93/1,360.59 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.93x = 1,360.59 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.93x = 395,482.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,482.70/906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.07

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