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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.52, 1,355.88 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.52, 1,355.88 and 442.28 is: 662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.52 : 1,355.88 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.52/1,355.88 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.52x = 1,355.88 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.52x = 599,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,678.61/904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.98

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