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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.79, 1,353.09 and 414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.79, 1,353.09 and 414.85 is: 622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.79 : 1,353.09 = 414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.79/1,353.09 = 414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.79x = 1,353.09 × 414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.79x = 561,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,329.39/901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.46

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