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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.60, 1,359.71 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.60, 1,359.71 and 444.18 is: 666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.60 : 1,359.71 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.60/1,359.71 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.60x = 1,359.71 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.60x = 603,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,950.30/906.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.17

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