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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.68, 1,353.96 and 415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.68, 1,353.96 and 415.48 is: 623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.68 : 1,353.96 = 415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.68/1,353.96 = 415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.68x = 1,353.96 × 415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.68x = 562,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,543.30/902.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.19

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