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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.90, 1,351.81 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.90, 1,351.81 and 408.68 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.90 : 1,351.81 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.90/1,351.81 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.90x = 1,351.81 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.90x = 552,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,456.53/901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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