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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.47, 1,351.25 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.47, 1,351.25 and 413.57 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.47 : 1,351.25 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.47/1,351.25 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.47x = 1,351.25 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.47x = 558,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,827.64/900.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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