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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,351.08 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,351.08 and 413.10 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,351.08 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,351.08 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,351.08 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 558,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,131.15/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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