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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,352.24 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,352.24 and 468.28 is: 702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,352.24 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,352.24 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,352.24 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 633,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,226.95/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.80

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