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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.92, 1,350.03 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.92, 1,350.03 and 438.52 is: 657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.92 : 1,350.03 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.92/1,350.03 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.92x = 1,350.03 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.92x = 592,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,015.16/899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.85

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