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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.10, 1,352.45 and 462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.10, 1,352.45 and 462.66 is: 694.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.10 : 1,352.45 = 462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.10/1,352.45 = 462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.10x = 1,352.45 × 462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.10x = 625,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,720.60/901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.39

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