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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,353.74 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,353.74 and 468.36 is: 703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,353.74 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,353.74 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,353.74 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 634,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,037.67/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.77

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