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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,352.86 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,352.86 and 439.76 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,352.86 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,352.86 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,352.86 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 594,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,933.71/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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