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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.34, 1,350.90 and 438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.34, 1,350.90 and 438.74 is: 657.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.34 : 1,350.90 = 438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.34/1,350.90 = 438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.34x = 1,350.90 × 438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.34x = 592,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,693.87/901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.57

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