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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,352.70 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,352.70 and 439.42 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,352.70 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,352.70 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,352.70 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 594,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,403.43/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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