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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.94, 1,355.32 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.94, 1,355.32 and 416.34 is: 624.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.94 : 1,355.32 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.94/1,355.32 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.94x = 1,355.32 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.94x = 564,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,273.93/902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.93

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