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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.37, 1,352.19 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.37, 1,352.19 and 414.47 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.37 : 1,352.19 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.37/1,352.19 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.37x = 1,352.19 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.37x = 560,442.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,442.19/901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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