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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.40, 1,358.61 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.40, 1,358.61 and 444.49 is: 666.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.40 : 1,358.61 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.40/1,358.61 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.40x = 1,358.61 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.40x = 603,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,881.77/906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.25

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