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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,351.46 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,351.46 and 407.62 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,351.46 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,351.46 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,351.46 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 550,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,882.13/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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