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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.19, 1,352.24 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.19, 1,352.24 and 414.36 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.19 : 1,352.24 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.19/1,352.24 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.19x = 1,352.24 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.19x = 560,314.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,314.17/901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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