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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.06, 1,359.72 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.06, 1,359.72 and 329.80 is: 494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.06 : 1,359.72 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.06/1,359.72 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.06x = 1,359.72 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.06x = 448,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,435.66/907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.38

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