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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.96, 1,352.46 and 414.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.96, 1,352.46 and 414.47 is: 621.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.96 : 1,352.46 = 414.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.96/1,352.46 = 414.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.96x = 1,352.46 × 414.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.96x = 560,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,559.03/901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.49

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