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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,350.68 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,350.68 and 438.55 is: 656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,350.68 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,350.68 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,350.68 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 592,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,335.14/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.87

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