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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,350.56 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,350.56 and 413.60 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,350.56 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,350.56 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,350.56 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 558,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,591.62/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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