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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,353.30 and 439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,353.30 and 439.61 is: 658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,353.30 = 439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,353.30 = 439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,353.30 × 439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 594,917.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,917.45/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.93

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