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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.94, 1,351.08 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.94, 1,351.08 and 414.32 is: 620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.94 : 1,351.08 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.94/1,351.08 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.94x = 1,351.08 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.94x = 559,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,779.47/901.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.64

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