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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.28, 1,355.41 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.28, 1,355.41 and 441.37 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.28 : 1,355.41 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.28/1,355.41 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.28x = 1,355.41 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.28x = 598,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,237.31/904.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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