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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.89, 1,354.34 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.89, 1,354.34 and 416.28 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.89 : 1,354.34 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.89/1,354.34 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.89x = 1,354.34 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.89x = 563,784.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,784.66/902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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