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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.87, 1,358.17 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.87, 1,358.17 and 443.20 is: 663.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.87 : 1,358.17 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.87/1,358.17 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.87x = 1,358.17 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.87x = 601,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,940.94/906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.76

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