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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.96, 1,358.73 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.96, 1,358.73 and 443.28 is: 664.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.96 : 1,358.73 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.96/1,358.73 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.96x = 1,358.73 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.96x = 602,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,294.40/905.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.81

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