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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.13, 1,351.08 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.13, 1,351.08 and 413.91 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.13 : 1,351.08 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.13/1,351.08 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.13x = 1,351.08 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.13x = 559,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,225.52/901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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