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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.04, 1,359.75 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.04, 1,359.75 and 444.08 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.04 : 1,359.75 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.04/1,359.75 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.04x = 1,359.75 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.04x = 603,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,837.78/906.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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