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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.52, 1,358.82 and 437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.52, 1,358.82 and 437.14 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.52 : 1,358.82 = 437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.52/1,358.82 = 437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.52x = 1,358.82 × 437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.52x = 593,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,994.57/906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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