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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.30, 1,352.07 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.30, 1,352.07 and 414.49 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.30 : 1,352.07 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.30/1,352.07 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.30x = 1,352.07 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.30x = 560,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,419.49/901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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