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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,350.26 and 461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,350.26 and 461.84 is: 692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,350.26 = 461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,350.26 = 461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,350.26 × 461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 623,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,603.55/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.15

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