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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.73, 1,352.65 and 439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.73, 1,352.65 and 439.90 is: 659.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.73 : 1,352.65 = 439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.73/1,352.65 = 439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.73x = 1,352.65 × 439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.73x = 595,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,031.92/901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.88

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