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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,360.82 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,360.82 and 444.72 is: 667.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,360.82 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,360.82 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,360.82 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 605,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,183.87/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.25

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