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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.60, 1,351.36 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.60, 1,351.36 and 438.76 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.60 : 1,351.36 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.60/1,351.36 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.60x = 1,351.36 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.60x = 592,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,922.71/901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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