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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,350.64 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,350.64 and 438 is: 657.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,350.64 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,350.64 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,350.64 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 591,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,580.32/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.14

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