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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.79, 1,358.23 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.79, 1,358.23 and 442.88 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.79 : 1,358.23 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.79/1,358.23 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.79x = 1,358.23 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.79x = 601,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,523.90/905.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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