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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.61, 1,349.09 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.61, 1,349.09 and 437.01 is: 654.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.61 : 1,349.09 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.61/1,349.09 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.61x = 1,349.09 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.61x = 589,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,566.91/900.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.63

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