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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.12, 1,355.55 and 441.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.12, 1,355.55 and 441.45 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.12 : 1,355.55 = 441.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.12/1,355.55 = 441.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.12x = 1,355.55 × 441.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.12x = 598,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,404.12/905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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