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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.38, 1,357.36 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.38, 1,357.36 and 442.50 is: 664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.38 : 1,357.36 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.38/1,357.36 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.38x = 1,357.36 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.38x = 600,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,631.80/904.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.14

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