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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.09, 1,352.14 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.09, 1,352.14 and 414.18 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.09 : 1,352.14 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.09/1,352.14 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.09x = 1,352.14 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.09x = 560,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,020.51/901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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