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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.99, 1,360.68 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.99, 1,360.68 and 290.73 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.99 : 1,360.68 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.99/1,360.68 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.99x = 1,360.68 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.99x = 395,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,590.50/906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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