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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.66, 1,354.60 and 440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.66, 1,354.60 and 440.66 is: 661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.66 : 1,354.60 = 440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.66/1,354.60 = 440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.66x = 1,354.60 × 440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.66x = 596,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,918.04/902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.29

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