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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.70, 1,352.56 and 468.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.70, 1,352.56 and 468.98 is: 703.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.70 : 1,352.56 = 468.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.70/1,352.56 = 468.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.70x = 1,352.56 × 468.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.70x = 634,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,323.59/901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.48

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