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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.40, 1,351.77 and 414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.40, 1,351.77 and 414.91 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.40 : 1,351.77 = 414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.40/1,351.77 = 414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.40x = 1,351.77 × 414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.40x = 560,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,862.89/902.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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