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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,354.20 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,354.20 and 440.28 is: 660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,354.20 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,354.20 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,354.20 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 596,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,227.18/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.89

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