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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.98, 1,350.83 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.98, 1,350.83 and 438.01 is: 657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.98 : 1,350.83 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.98/1,350.83 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.98x = 1,350.83 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.98x = 591,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,677.05/899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.43

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