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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.79, 1,359.72 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.79, 1,359.72 and 443.88 is: 665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.79 : 1,359.72 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.79/1,359.72 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.79x = 1,359.72 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.79x = 603,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,552.51/906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.59

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