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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,350.39 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,350.39 and 438.12 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,350.39 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,350.39 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,350.39 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 591,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,632.87/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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