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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.60, 1,353.36 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.60, 1,353.36 and 416.06 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.60 : 1,353.36 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.60/1,353.36 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.60x = 1,353.36 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.60x = 563,078.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,078.96/902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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