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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,351.31 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,351.31 and 413.82 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,351.31 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,351.31 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,351.31 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 559,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,199.10/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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