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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.47, 1,359.49 and 443.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.47, 1,359.49 and 443.78 is: 665.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.47 : 1,359.49 = 443.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.47/1,359.49 = 443.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.47x = 1,359.49 × 443.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.47x = 603,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,305.46/906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.56

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