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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,350.30 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,350.30 and 414.12 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,350.30 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,350.30 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,350.30 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 559,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,186.24/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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