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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.03, 1,356.63 and 442.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.03, 1,356.63 and 442.13 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.03 : 1,356.63 = 442.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.03/1,356.63 = 442.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.03x = 1,356.63 × 442.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.03x = 599,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,806.82/905.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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