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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,360.08 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,360.08 and 290.58 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,360.08 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,360.08 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,360.08 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 395,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,212.05/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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