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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,350.53 and 432.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,350.53 and 432.81 is: 648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,350.53 = 432.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,350.53 = 432.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,350.53 × 432.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 584,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,523.97/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.66

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