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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.76, 1,353.03 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.76, 1,353.03 and 439.94 is: 660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.76 : 1,353.03 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.76/1,353.03 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.76x = 1,353.03 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.76x = 595,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,252.02/901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.10

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