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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.05, 1,359.88 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.05, 1,359.88 and 290.40 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.05 : 1,359.88 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.05/1,359.88 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.05x = 1,359.88 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.05x = 394,908.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,908.43/907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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