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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,351.52 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,351.52 and 468.32 is: 702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,351.52 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,351.52 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,351.52 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 632,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,943.85/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.65

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