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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.40, 1,350.22 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.40, 1,350.22 and 467.24 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.40 : 1,350.22 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.40/1,350.22 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.40x = 1,350.22 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.40x = 630,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,876.79/901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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