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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.17, 1,353.26 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.17, 1,353.26 and 439.80 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.17 : 1,353.26 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.17/1,353.26 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.17x = 1,353.26 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.17x = 595,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,163.75/902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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