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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.48, 1,352.22 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.48, 1,352.22 and 407.62 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.48 : 1,352.22 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.48/1,352.22 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.48x = 1,352.22 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.48x = 551,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,185.16/901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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