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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.85, 1,357.98 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.85, 1,357.98 and 443.55 is: 664.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.85 : 1,357.98 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.85/1,357.98 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.85x = 1,357.98 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.85x = 602,332.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,332.03/905.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.94

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