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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.03, 1,352.84 and 414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.03, 1,352.84 and 414.61 is: 621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.03 : 1,352.84 = 414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.03/1,352.84 = 414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.03x = 1,352.84 × 414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.03x = 560,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,895.54/902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.82

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