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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 906.44 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 906.44 and 442.50 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 906.44 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/906.44 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 906.44 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 401,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,097.49/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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