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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.56, 1,354.44 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.56, 1,354.44 and 415.60 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.56 : 1,354.44 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.56/1,354.44 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.56x = 1,354.44 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.56x = 562,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,905.26/902.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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