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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.37, 1,354.70 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.37, 1,354.70 and 440.75 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.37 : 1,354.70 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.37/1,354.70 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.37x = 1,354.70 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.37x = 597,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,088.51/904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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