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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.36, 1,356.79 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.36, 1,356.79 and 442.40 is: 663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.36 : 1,356.79 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.36/1,356.79 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.36x = 1,356.79 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.36x = 600,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,243.90/904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.72

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