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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.17, 1,359.97 and 444.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.17, 1,359.97 and 444.45 is: 666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.17 : 1,359.97 = 444.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.17/1,359.97 = 444.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.17x = 1,359.97 × 444.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.17x = 604,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,438.67/907.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.29

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