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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,349.34 and 413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,349.34 and 413.41 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,349.34 = 413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,349.34 = 413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,349.34 × 413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 557,830.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,830.65/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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