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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,357.30 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,357.30 and 443.62 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,357.30 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,357.30 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,357.30 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 602,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,125.43/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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