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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,350.60 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,350.60 and 467.80 is: 701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,350.60 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,350.60 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,350.60 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 631,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,810.68/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.33

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