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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,352.07 and 467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,352.07 and 467.64 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,352.07 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,352.07 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,352.07 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 632,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,282.01/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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