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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.59, 1,359.68 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.59, 1,359.68 and 443.90 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.59 : 1,359.68 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.59/1,359.68 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.59x = 1,359.68 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.59x = 603,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,559.73/906.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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