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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.58, 1,351.39 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.58, 1,351.39 and 462.22 is: 692.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.58 : 1,351.39 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.58/1,351.39 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.58x = 1,351.39 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.58x = 624,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,637.07/901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.82

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