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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,348.76 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,348.76 and 467.04 is: 699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,348.76 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,348.76 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,348.76 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 629,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,922.54/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.30

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