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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.52, 1,352.80 and 440.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.52, 1,352.80 and 440.61 is: 660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.52 : 1,352.80 = 440.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.52/1,352.80 = 440.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.52x = 1,352.80 × 440.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.52x = 596,057.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,057.21/902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.44

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