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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,352.31 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,352.31 and 439.65 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,352.31 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,352.31 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,352.31 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 594,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,543.09/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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