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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.71, 1,361.63 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.71, 1,361.63 and 439.04 is: 658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.71 : 1,361.63 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.71/1,361.63 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.71x = 1,361.63 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.71x = 597,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,804.41/907.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.59

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