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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,357.32 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,357.32 and 442.37 is: 663.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,357.32 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,357.32 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,357.32 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 600,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,430.86/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.69

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