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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,351.38 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,351.38 and 414.36 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,351.38 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,351.38 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,351.38 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 559,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,957.82/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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