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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,351.74 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,351.74 and 462.30 is: 693.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,351.74 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,351.74 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,351.74 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 624,909.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,909.40/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.63

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