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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.93, 1,359.34 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.93, 1,359.34 and 443.46 is: 665.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.93 : 1,359.34 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.93/1,359.34 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.93x = 1,359.34 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.93x = 602,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,813.08/905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.40

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