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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.02, 1,355.55 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.02, 1,355.55 and 441.88 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.02 : 1,355.55 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.02/1,355.55 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.02x = 1,355.55 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.02x = 598,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,990.43/904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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