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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.10, 1,353.21 and 407.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.10, 1,353.21 and 407.99 is: 612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.10 : 1,353.21 = 407.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.10/1,353.21 = 407.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.10x = 1,353.21 × 407.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.10x = 552,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,090.39/902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.00

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