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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,354.71 and 440.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,354.71 and 440.63 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,354.71 = 440.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,354.71 = 440.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,354.71 × 440.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 596,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,925.87/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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