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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.71, 1,352.37 and 414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.71, 1,352.37 and 414.30 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.71 : 1,352.37 = 414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.71/1,352.37 = 414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.71x = 1,352.37 × 414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.71x = 560,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,278.06/901.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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