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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.29, 1,350.60 and 438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.29, 1,350.60 and 438.54 is: 657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.29 : 1,350.60 = 438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.29/1,350.60 = 438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.29x = 1,350.60 × 438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.29x = 592,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,292.12/901.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.16

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