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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,350.90 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,350.90 and 414.60 is: 621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,350.90 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,350.90 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,350.90 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 560,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,083.14/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.47

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