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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,354.50 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,354.50 and 440.74 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,354.50 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,354.50 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,354.50 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 596,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,987.83/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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