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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,353.15 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,353.15 and 439.02 is: 658.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,353.15 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,353.15 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,353.15 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 594,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,059.91/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.75

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