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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.24, 1,350.64 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.24, 1,350.64 and 468.72 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.24 : 1,350.64 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.24/1,350.64 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.24x = 1,350.64 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.24x = 633,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,071.98/901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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