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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.89, 1,352.99 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.89, 1,352.99 and 439.99 is: 660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.89 : 1,352.99 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.89/1,352.99 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.89x = 1,352.99 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.89x = 595,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,299.79/901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.06

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