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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.72, 1,358.93 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.72, 1,358.93 and 444.39 is: 666.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.72 : 1,358.93 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.72/1,358.93 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.72x = 1,358.93 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.72x = 603,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,885.89/906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.02

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