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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.55, 1,353.77 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.55, 1,353.77 and 408.84 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.55 : 1,353.77 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.55/1,353.77 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.55x = 1,353.77 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.55x = 553,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,476.35/902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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