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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.79, 1,354.07 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.79, 1,354.07 and 383 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.79 : 1,354.07 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.79/1,354.07 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.79x = 1,354.07 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.79x = 518,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,606.90/902.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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