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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.13, 1,355.82 and 441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.13, 1,355.82 and 441.51 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.13 : 1,355.82 = 441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.13/1,355.82 = 441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.13x = 1,355.82 × 441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.13x = 598,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,608.09/905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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