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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.91, 1,354.98 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.91, 1,354.98 and 440.91 is: 661.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.91 : 1,354.98 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.91/1,354.98 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.91x = 1,354.98 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.91x = 597,422.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,422.03/902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.66

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