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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,351.20 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,351.20 and 414.80 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,351.20 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,351.20 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,351.20 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 560,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,477.76/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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