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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,353.77 and 440.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,353.77 and 440.65 is: 661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,353.77 = 440.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,353.77 = 440.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,353.77 × 440.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 596,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,538.75/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.00

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