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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.29, 1,356.51 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.29, 1,356.51 and 442.32 is: 663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.29 : 1,356.51 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.29/1,356.51 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.29x = 1,356.51 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.29x = 600,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,011.50/904.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.52

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