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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,355.73 and 441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,355.73 and 441.73 is: 662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,355.73 = 441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,355.73 = 441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,355.73 × 441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 598,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,866.61/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.11

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