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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.50, 1,351.57 and 439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.50, 1,351.57 and 439.14 is: 657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.50 : 1,351.57 = 439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.50/1,351.57 = 439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.50x = 1,351.57 × 439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.50x = 593,528.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,528.45/902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.65

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