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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.94, 1,357.98 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.94, 1,357.98 and 443.94 is: 665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.94 : 1,357.98 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.94/1,357.98 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.94x = 1,357.98 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.94x = 602,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,861.64/905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.45

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