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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.35, 1,351.83 and 414.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.35, 1,351.83 and 414.27 is: 621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.35 : 1,351.83 = 414.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.35/1,351.83 = 414.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.35x = 1,351.83 × 414.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.35x = 560,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,022.61/901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.32

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