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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,351.00 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,351.00 and 437.98 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,351.00 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,351.00 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,351.00 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 591,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,715.71/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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