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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,357.74 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,357.74 and 442.98 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,357.74 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,357.74 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,357.74 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 601,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,451.67/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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