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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,353.24 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902, 1,353.24 and 446 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,353.24 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,353.24 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,353.24 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 603,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,545.04/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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