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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.42, 1,356.78 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.42, 1,356.78 and 443.02 is: 664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.42 : 1,356.78 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.42/1,356.78 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.42x = 1,356.78 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.42x = 601,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,080.68/904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.60

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