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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,350.41 and 438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,350.41 and 438.20 is: 657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,350.41 = 438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,350.41 = 438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,350.41 × 438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 591,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,749.66/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.50

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