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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.92, 1,362 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.92, 1,362 and 446.56 is: 669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.92 : 1,362 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.92/1,362 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.92x = 1,362 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.92x = 608,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,214.72/907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.90

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