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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.19, 1,357.17 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.19, 1,357.17 and 443.08 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.19 : 1,357.17 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.19/1,357.17 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.19x = 1,357.17 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.19x = 601,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,334.88/905.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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