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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.88, 1,350.62 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.88, 1,350.62 and 438 is: 657.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.88 : 1,350.62 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.88/1,350.62 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.88x = 1,350.62 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.88x = 591,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,569.37/899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.39

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