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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.55, 1,351.50 and 467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.55, 1,351.50 and 467.39 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.55 : 1,351.50 = 467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.55/1,351.50 = 467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.55x = 1,351.50 × 467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.55x = 631,677.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,677.59/901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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