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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,352.82 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,352.82 and 439.98 is: 659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,352.82 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,352.82 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,352.82 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 595,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,220.29/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.55

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