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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.99, 1,359.02 and 444.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.99, 1,359.02 and 444.15 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.99 : 1,359.02 = 444.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.99/1,359.02 = 444.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.99x = 1,359.02 × 444.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.99x = 603,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,609.84/905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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