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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.21, 1,363.88 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.21, 1,363.88 and 440.54 is: 660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.21 : 1,363.88 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.21/1,363.88 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.21x = 1,363.88 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.21x = 600,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,834.67/909.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.83

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