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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.03, 1,351.64 and 439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.03, 1,351.64 and 439.06 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.03 : 1,351.64 = 439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.03/1,351.64 = 439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.03x = 1,351.64 × 439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.03x = 593,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,442.10/901.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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