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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.85, 1,359.48 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.85, 1,359.48 and 444.55 is: 666.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.85 : 1,359.48 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.85/1,359.48 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.85x = 1,359.48 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.85x = 604,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,356.83/906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.44

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