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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.48, 1,353.29 and 415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.48, 1,353.29 and 415.58 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.48 : 1,353.29 = 415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.48/1,353.29 = 415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.48x = 1,353.29 × 415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.48x = 562,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,391.41/902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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