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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,351.89 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,351.89 and 439.12 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,351.89 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,351.89 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,351.89 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 593,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,641.94/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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