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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.38, 1,359.80 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.38, 1,359.80 and 443.53 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.38 : 1,359.80 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.38/1,359.80 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.38x = 1,359.80 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.38x = 603,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,112.09/906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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