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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.05, 1,350.76 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.05, 1,350.76 and 466.89 is: 699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.05 : 1,350.76 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.05/1,350.76 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.05x = 1,350.76 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.05x = 630,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,656.34/901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.91

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