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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,353.15 and 353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,353.15 and 353.99 is: 530.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,353.15 = 353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,353.15 = 353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,353.15 × 353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 478,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,999.80/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.77

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