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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,357.32 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,357.32 and 436.14 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,357.32 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,357.32 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,357.32 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 591,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,981.54/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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