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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.46, 1,354.21 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.46, 1,354.21 and 382.42 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.46 : 1,354.21 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.46/1,354.21 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.46x = 1,354.21 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.46x = 517,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,876.99/902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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