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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.64, 1,353.49 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.64, 1,353.49 and 440.50 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.64 : 1,353.49 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.64/1,353.49 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.64x = 1,353.49 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.64x = 596,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,212.35/902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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