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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,350.18 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,350.18 and 467.46 is: 700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,350.18 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,350.18 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,350.18 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 631,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,155.14/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.86

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