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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.45, 1,355.43 and 441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.45, 1,355.43 and 441.31 is: 661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.45 : 1,355.43 = 441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.45/1,355.43 = 441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.45x = 1,355.43 × 441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.45x = 598,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,164.81/904.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.36

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