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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,350.84 and 467.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,350.84 and 467.76 is: 701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,350.84 = 467.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,350.84 = 467.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,350.84 × 467.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 631,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,868.92/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.22

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