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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.52, 1,351.06 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.52, 1,351.06 and 467.80 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.52 : 1,351.06 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.52/1,351.06 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.52x = 1,351.06 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.52x = 632,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,025.87/901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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