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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.94, 1,350.48 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.94, 1,350.48 and 438.01 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.94 : 1,350.48 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.94/1,350.48 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.94x = 1,350.48 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.94x = 591,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,523.74/900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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