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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.55, 1,359.35 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.55, 1,359.35 and 443.63 is: 665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.55 : 1,359.35 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.55/1,359.35 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.55x = 1,359.35 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.55x = 603,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,046.22/906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.21

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