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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,349.36 and 467.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,349.36 and 467.45 is: 699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,349.36 = 467.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,349.36 = 467.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,349.36 × 467.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 630,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,751.59/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.90

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