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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.72, 1,353 and 415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.72, 1,353 and 415.64 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.72 : 1,353 = 415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.72/1,353 = 415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.72x = 1,353 × 415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.72x = 562,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,360.92/902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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