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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.16, 1,356.35 and 441.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.16, 1,356.35 and 441.86 is: 662.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.16 : 1,356.35 = 441.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.16/1,356.35 = 441.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.16x = 1,356.35 × 441.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.16x = 599,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,307.82/904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.83

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