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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.98, 1,353.02 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.98, 1,353.02 and 440.15 is: 660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.98 : 1,353.02 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.98/1,353.02 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.98x = 1,353.02 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.98x = 595,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,535.14/901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.25

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