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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,356.63 and 442.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,356.63 and 442.78 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,356.63 = 442.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,356.63 = 442.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,356.63 × 442.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 600,688.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,688.63/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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