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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.62, 1,353.96 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.62, 1,353.96 and 440.77 is: 661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.62 : 1,353.96 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.62/1,353.96 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.62x = 1,353.96 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.62x = 596,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,784.95/902.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.17

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