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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.85, 1,359.28 and 443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.85, 1,359.28 and 443.63 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.85 : 1,359.28 = 443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.85/1,359.28 = 443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.85x = 1,359.28 × 443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.85x = 603,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,013.69/906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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