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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.36, 1,353.36 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.36, 1,353.36 and 415.29 is: 622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.36 : 1,353.36 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.36/1,353.36 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.36x = 1,353.36 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.36x = 562,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,036.87/902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.86

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