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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.17, 1,358.06 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.17, 1,358.06 and 442.87 is: 664.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.17 : 1,358.06 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.17/1,358.06 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.17x = 1,358.06 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.17x = 601,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,444.03/905.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.45

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