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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.75, 1,358.96 and 438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.75, 1,358.96 and 438.44 is: 657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.75 : 1,358.96 = 438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.75/1,358.96 = 438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.75x = 1,358.96 × 438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.75x = 595,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,813.44/906.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.09

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