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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.21, 1,352.40 and 468.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.21, 1,352.40 and 468.67 is: 703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.21 : 1,352.40 = 468.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.21/1,352.40 = 468.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.21x = 1,352.40 × 468.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.21x = 633,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,829.31/901.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.31

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