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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.34, 1,358.78 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.34, 1,358.78 and 443.62 is: 664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.34 : 1,358.78 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.34/1,358.78 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.34x = 1,358.78 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.34x = 602,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,779.77/907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.34

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