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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.44, 1,351.44 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.44, 1,351.44 and 413.76 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.44 : 1,351.44 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.44/1,351.44 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.44x = 1,351.44 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.44x = 559,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,171.81/901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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