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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.63, 1,357.98 and 443.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.63, 1,357.98 and 443.45 is: 664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.63 : 1,357.98 = 443.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.63/1,357.98 = 443.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.63x = 1,357.98 × 443.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.63x = 602,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,189.44/906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.21

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