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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.12, 1,352.12 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.12, 1,352.12 and 433.31 is: 649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.12 : 1,352.12 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.12/1,352.12 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.12x = 1,352.12 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.12x = 585,878.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,878.19/902.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.45

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