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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.85, 1,353.74 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.85, 1,353.74 and 416.31 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.85 : 1,353.74 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.85/1,353.74 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.85x = 1,353.74 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.85x = 563,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,573.42/902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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