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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,349.15 and 467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,349.15 and 467.70 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,349.15 = 467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,349.15 = 467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,349.15 × 467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 630,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,995.12/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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