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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.91, 1,353.41 and 440.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.91, 1,353.41 and 440.21 is: 660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.91 : 1,353.41 = 440.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.91/1,353.41 = 440.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.91x = 1,353.41 × 440.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.91x = 595,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,784.62/901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.58

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