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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.92, 1,357.89 and 442.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.92, 1,357.89 and 442.66 is: 663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.92 : 1,357.89 = 442.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.92/1,357.89 = 442.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.92x = 1,357.89 × 442.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.92x = 601,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,083.59/905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.51

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