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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.98, 1,358.32 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.98, 1,358.32 and 443.02 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.98 : 1,358.32 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.98/1,358.32 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.98x = 1,358.32 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.98x = 601,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,762.93/904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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