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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,349.46 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,349.46 and 466.74 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,349.46 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,349.46 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,349.46 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 629,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,846.96/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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