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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.04, 1,352.40 and 468.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.04, 1,352.40 and 468.50 is: 703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.04 : 1,352.40 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.04/1,352.40 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.04x = 1,352.40 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.04x = 633,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,599.40/901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.19

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