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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.52, 1,349.56 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.52, 1,349.56 and 466.80 is: 699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.52 : 1,349.56 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.52/1,349.56 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.52x = 1,349.56 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.52x = 629,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,974.61/900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.57

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