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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,352.46 and 439.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,352.46 and 439.77 is: 659.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,352.46 = 439.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,352.46 = 439.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,352.46 × 439.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 594,778.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,778.06/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.68

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