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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.21, 1,357.36 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.21, 1,357.36 and 442.29 is: 663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.21 : 1,357.36 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.21/1,357.36 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.21x = 1,357.36 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.21x = 600,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,350.74/905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.22

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