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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.01, 1,353.12 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.01, 1,353.12 and 408.33 is: 612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.01 : 1,353.12 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.01/1,353.12 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.01x = 1,353.12 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.01x = 552,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,519.49/902.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.54

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