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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.47, 1,351.40 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.47, 1,351.40 and 468.12 is: 701.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.47 : 1,351.40 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.47/1,351.40 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.47x = 1,351.40 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.47x = 632,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,615.03/901.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.76

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