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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.00, 1,359.90 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.00, 1,359.90 and 290.66 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.00 : 1,359.90 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.00/1,359.90 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.00x = 1,359.90 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.00x = 395,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,261.73/907.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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