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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,349.90 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,349.90 and 438.04 is: 656.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,349.90 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,349.90 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,349.90 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 591,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,310.20/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.84

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