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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.97, 1,360.42 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.97, 1,360.42 and 290.67 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.97 : 1,360.42 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.97/1,360.42 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.97x = 1,360.42 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.97x = 395,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,433.28/906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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