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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.96, 1,361.04 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.96, 1,361.04 and 444.34 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.96 : 1,361.04 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.96/1,361.04 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.96x = 1,361.04 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.96x = 604,764.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,764.51/906.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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