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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.27, 1,350.81 and 413.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.27, 1,350.81 and 413.65 is: 619.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.27 : 1,350.81 = 413.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.27/1,350.81 = 413.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.27x = 1,350.81 × 413.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.27x = 558,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,762.56/901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.97

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