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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,349.63 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,349.63 and 466.14 is: 698.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,349.63 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,349.63 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,349.63 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 629,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,110.95/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.78

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