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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.87, 1,351.49 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.87, 1,351.49 and 467.97 is: 702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.87 : 1,351.49 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.87/1,351.49 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.87x = 1,351.49 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.87x = 632,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,454.44/900.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.05

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