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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.02, 1,351.62 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.02, 1,351.62 and 414.12 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.02 : 1,351.62 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.02/1,351.62 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.02x = 1,351.62 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.02x = 559,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,732.87/901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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