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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,351.89 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,351.89 and 414 is: 620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,351.89 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,351.89 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,351.89 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 559,682.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,682.46/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.75

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