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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.08, 1,352.31 and 439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.08, 1,352.31 and 439.57 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.08 : 1,352.31 = 439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.08/1,352.31 = 439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.08x = 1,352.31 × 439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.08x = 594,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,434.91/902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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