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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.22, 1,350.14 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.22, 1,350.14 and 437.80 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.22 : 1,350.14 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.22/1,350.14 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.22x = 1,350.14 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.22x = 591,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,091.29/900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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