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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.86, 1,353.39 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.86, 1,353.39 and 439.95 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.86 : 1,353.39 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.86/1,353.39 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.86x = 1,353.39 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.86x = 595,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,423.93/901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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