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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.95, 1,356.21 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.95, 1,356.21 and 442.02 is: 662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.95 : 1,356.21 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.95/1,356.21 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.95x = 1,356.21 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.95x = 599,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,471.94/904.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.44

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