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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.17, 1,356.29 and 442.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.17, 1,356.29 and 442.34 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.17 : 1,356.29 = 442.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.17/1,356.29 = 442.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.17x = 1,356.29 × 442.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.17x = 599,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,932.33/904.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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