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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,353.96 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,353.96 and 415.92 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,353.96 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,353.96 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,353.96 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 563,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,139.04/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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