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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,349.70 and 406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,349.70 and 406.10 is: 609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,349.70 = 406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,349.70 = 406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,349.70 × 406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 548,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,113.17/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.01

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