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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.30, 1,353.45 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.30, 1,353.45 and 416.30 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.30 : 1,353.45 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.30/1,353.45 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.30x = 1,353.45 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.30x = 563,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,441.24/902.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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