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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.61, 1,358.67 and 443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.61, 1,358.67 and 443.65 is: 665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.61 : 1,358.67 = 443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.61/1,358.67 = 443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.61x = 1,358.67 × 443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.61x = 602,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,773.95/905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.60

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