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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.75, 1,350.45 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.75, 1,350.45 and 438.39 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.75 : 1,350.45 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.75/1,350.45 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.75x = 1,350.45 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.75x = 592,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,023.78/901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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