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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,358.31 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,358.31 and 443.57 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,358.31 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,358.31 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,358.31 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 602,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,505.57/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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