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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,351.98 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,351.98 and 407.97 is: 611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,351.98 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,351.98 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,351.98 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 551,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,567.28/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.45

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