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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.95, 1,357.71 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.95, 1,357.71 and 443.02 is: 663.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.95 : 1,357.71 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.95/1,357.71 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.95x = 1,357.71 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.95x = 601,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,492.68/905.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.94

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