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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.98, 1,353.25 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.98, 1,353.25 and 414.96 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.98 : 1,353.25 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.98/1,353.25 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.98x = 1,353.25 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.98x = 561,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,544.62/902.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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