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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,353.89 and 382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,353.89 and 382.47 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,353.89 = 382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,353.89 = 382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,353.89 × 382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 517,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,822.31/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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