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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,351.80 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,351.80 and 438.48 is: 657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,351.80 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,351.80 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,351.80 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 592,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,737.26/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.90

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