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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.02, 1,348.14 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.02, 1,348.14 and 413.48 is: 619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.02 : 1,348.14 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.02/1,348.14 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.02x = 1,348.14 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.02x = 557,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,428.93/900.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.35

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