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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.29, 1,357.47 and 442.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.29, 1,357.47 and 442.37 is: 663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.29 : 1,357.47 = 442.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.29/1,357.47 = 442.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.29x = 1,357.47 × 442.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.29x = 600,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,504.00/905.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.33

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