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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,348.48 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,348.48 and 437.16 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,348.48 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,348.48 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,348.48 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 589,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,501.52/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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