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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.59, 1,350.88 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.59, 1,350.88 and 467.44 is: 701.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.59 : 1,350.88 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.59/1,350.88 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.59x = 1,350.88 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.59x = 631,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,450.80/900.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.16

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