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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,352.30 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,352.30 and 414.44 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,352.30 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,352.30 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,352.30 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 560,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,447.21/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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