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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.94, 1,361.02 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.94, 1,361.02 and 329.81 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.94 : 1,361.02 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.94/1,361.02 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.94x = 1,361.02 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.94x = 448,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,880.58/906.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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