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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,355.74 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,355.74 and 441.95 is: 661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,355.74 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,355.74 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,355.74 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 599,161.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,161.41/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.96

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