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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.15, 1,353.29 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.15, 1,353.29 and 415.47 is: 623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.15 : 1,353.29 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.15/1,353.29 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.15x = 1,353.29 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.15x = 562,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,249.32/902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.24

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