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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,352.73 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,352.73 and 440.37 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,352.73 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,352.73 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,352.73 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 595,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,701.71/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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