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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,352.27 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,352.27 and 439.65 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,352.27 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,352.27 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,352.27 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 594,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,529.17/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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