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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.12, 1,351.52 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.12, 1,351.52 and 467.84 is: 701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.12 : 1,351.52 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.12/1,351.52 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.12x = 1,351.52 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.12x = 632,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,295.12/901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.68

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