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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.49, 1,354.16 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.49, 1,354.16 and 440.01 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.49 : 1,354.16 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.49/1,354.16 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.49x = 1,354.16 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.49x = 595,847.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,847.35/902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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