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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.58, 1,353.75 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.58, 1,353.75 and 440.25 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.58 : 1,353.75 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.58/1,353.75 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.58x = 1,353.75 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.58x = 595,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,988.44/902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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