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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.08, 1,351.82 and 468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.08, 1,351.82 and 468.13 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.08 : 1,351.82 = 468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.08/1,351.82 = 468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.08x = 1,351.82 × 468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.08x = 632,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,827.50/901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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