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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.97, 1,360.03 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.97, 1,360.03 and 290.54 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.97 : 1,360.03 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.97/1,360.03 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.97x = 1,360.03 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.97x = 395,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,134.86/906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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