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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.48, 1,356.27 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.48, 1,356.27 and 442.29 is: 663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.48 : 1,356.27 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.48/1,356.27 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.48x = 1,356.27 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.48x = 599,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,864.66/904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.21

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