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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,349.63 and 412.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,349.63 and 412.69 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,349.63 = 412.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,349.63 = 412.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,349.63 × 412.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 556,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,978.80/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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