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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.19, 1,355.67 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.19, 1,355.67 and 442.08 is: 662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.19 : 1,355.67 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.19/1,355.67 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.19x = 1,355.67 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.19x = 599,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,314.59/904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.82

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