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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.30, 1,351.95 and 468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.30, 1,351.95 and 468.58 is: 702.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.30 : 1,351.95 = 468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.30/1,351.95 = 468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.30x = 1,351.95 × 468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.30x = 633,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,496.73/901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.87

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