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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.56, 1,351.88 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.56, 1,351.88 and 414.32 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.56 : 1,351.88 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.56/1,351.88 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.56x = 1,351.88 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.56x = 560,110.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,110.92/901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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